Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 4.10.1996

Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments

EPA expressed environmental concerns based on potential impacts to water quality and the marine environment from timber harvest and road building activities on Revillagigedo Island, AK. ERP No. D-AFS-L65263-ID, Targhee National Forest, Implementation, Forest Plan Revisions, Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison and Teton Counties, ID. Summary: Our abbreviated review has revealed no EPA concerns with this project. ERP No. D-BLM-K67036-NV Rating EO2, Mule Canyon Surface Gold Mine Development, Operation and Reclamation and Associate Facilities, Plan of Operation Approval, Battle Mountain District, Lander and Eureka Counties, NV. Summary: EPA expressed environmental objection to the proposed project based on its potential to adversely affect surface and groundwater. We requested additional information in the final EIS regarding the impacts of transporting ore to Twin Creeks Mine for milling; the result of the ecological risk assessment; the selection of options for pit backfilling and waste rock pile design; design parameters for several mining and processing facilities; impacts to wildlife and springs; and mitigation measures. ERP No. D-CGD-A39137-00 Rating LO,